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Devin Almonte

May 9

Rediscovering the Sabbath: A Real Rest.

Ever feel like you need a mental health day? Just a break from the grind? It’s becoming more common for both kids and adults to take...

ABOUT DEVIN

Devin Almonte, a respected wellness lifestyle expert, TV and radio host, writer, and blogger, is known for her genuine relatability and uplifting faith-based content. She connects with those yearning to find meaning and understanding in life, illustrating how a Biblical worldview offers the hope and answer for a flourishing life.

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Spotted the most festive little guy in the coffee shop today. 🎩🎄

The most wonderful time of the year 🎄🌲🎅

#christmas #holidays #floridachristmas

Perfect fall beach days. 🌴🏖️🍁🦃

#NovemberPerfection #BeachDays

Scars. John 20:20 says, "After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord." Jesus endured whipping, beating, bruising, and crucifixion; the ultimate sacrifice and unimaginable pain. Yet, He overcame and rose victorious.

Scars are lasting marks that form as our body heals from a wound. Our scars set about restoring what was damaged; it's a visible mark of healing.

#Scars #Healing #Faith #Christ #John2020 #HeIsRisen #ChristianQuotes

“I will not be forgotten,” says our yard turkey as he looks out among a land of red and green and twinkling lights.

“Christmas, be patient, your time’s almost here. But first, let’s give thanks for this time of year!” 🦃🍂

#Thanksgiving #Christmas #DontForgetTheTurkey

Thank you to all the veterans who have served. We’re grateful for your courage, sacrifice, and dedication to protecting our freedoms. May you feel deeply appreciated and honored today and always. 🇺🇸

#VeteransDay

What’s happening to our fruit? Is anyone else noticing that our produce is getting worse when it comes to flavor? I end up throwing out more fruit than I eat. Trying to get through these strawberries. Ugh.

#HealthyEating #FoodQuality #Strawberries #CleanEating #NutritionMatters #RealFood #RFK #FDA #ToxicFood #Pesticides

Here we go! Get out and vote! Polls closing soon.

#KingdomFocus #FaithInAction #VoteWithValues #AnchorInChrist #Election2024 #VoteForTruth #CSLewis

Happy Halloween from our not-so-spooky porch crew.
#happyhalloween🎃

This morning's Anchor Point on ESS:
The last time I went on a field trip to the zoo, I felt ill, not physically, but spiritually. I don’t think the kids even saw any of the animals, not because the animals were in hiding, but because we failed to notice them. Trust me, I think this story is going to hit home.
8a-12p https://star991.com/listen/
#BePresent #GodsCreation #AnchorInTruth #ChristianRadio #SpiritualGrowth

Go vote!
Many states have early voting and you can even schedule an appointment to skip the lines. Today was BUSY!

And go pray!
If you'd like a daily reminder on how to pray for our nation, text PRAY to 54214. We welcome you to join with our STAR family in lifting up our nation during our 31 Days of Prayer for Our Nation. We're on the countdown now with just 12 days left until election day, so come join us as we pray for our leaders, the election process, and the future of our country.

#Vote2024 #EarlyVoting #GoVote #PrayForOurNation #Election2024

On the show today...

"After the Storm: Restoration and Renewal"

It’s hard to rebuild when all of our pieces are scattered across the floor. Where do we begin? How do we even fix the mess?

There is the promise of hope of new life out of destruction, that even when life feels like it’s fallen apart, God doesn’t leave us in the rubble. There is a way to restoration and a new creation filled with joy and abundance. 🏗️

This week, let's take a moment to hand over those broken pieces to Him; pray, trust, and let Him begin the work of restoration. 🙏

#Restoration #Hope #TrustGod #ActionSteps #NewBeginnings

Apparently I have no "People Hug" pics. Just "Dog Hug" pics with our girl Annie. 🐾

Now, about those hugs. The Dunedin airport in New Zealand probably isn't going to send you off with a hug. In fact, the airport has limited goodbye hugs to under 3 minutes (with signage to enforce the rule). 😳

Hmm. So, what do we think of this? Should airports be limiting goodbye hugs to under 3 minutes? Have you ever hugged someone for that long at the airport? What is the recommended hug length for a goodbye? 🤗✈️

#hugs #airport #dunedinnewzealandairport

Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice… I guess this is part of the “everything nice”! 🌊

However you enjoy this time of year, whether it’s sipping cider at the pumpkin patch or listening to the sound of autumn's ocean waves, enjoy and may you be blessed! 🍁🏖️

#Autumn #Beach #PumpkinSpice #EnjoyTheSeason #Fall

Ready for our Sunday Challenge? Tune in this morning and comment below with your answers by 4pm...that's when I'll reveal the answers!

Coming up on ESS...

Ever think about how someone manages through life if they were born without a limb or one of our senses? It’s tough. We think we could never live that way. But time and time again, we see such people not just adapt, but thrive.

But what makes us think that just because we’ve got all of our limbs and all of our senses, that we have all there is to have. Are we sure something isn't missing?

https://star991.com/listen/
#madewhole #sin #fallennature

The Northern Lights are a breathtaking reminder of the beauty and wonder of the heavens above. It's a reminder to keep our focus on things above, not on earthly things. Let's stay heaven-focused in all that we do. #kingdomfocused #northernlights

Having been through some dangerous hurricanes before, you’d think we could come up with better descriptive terms than spaghetti models, rain bands, cone of uncertainty, and…the wobble.

Praying for everyone’s safety during this hurricane 🙏. (And no, this is not video of Milton, this is Helene).

#HurricaneMilton #wobbletracker #outerbands #windfield #hunkerdown

When you hear the word symphony 🎻🎺🎵, what do you think of?

Most people think of beauty, complexity, or deep emotion. Not me...I think of pregnancy. Yes, a symphony reminds me of being pregnant. Haha. I’ll do my best to explain during this morning’s show. 🤪

#STAR #EncouragingStarStories

Wrapping up our Sunday…

I once painted over wallpaper in our bathroom because I couldn't stand to look at the old, dated wallpaper anymore. My DIY project looked great at first, but soon the paper began to peel, exposing the same issues underneath. This reminds me of a deeper truth. 2 Corinthians 5:17: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!"

How often do we do these surface-level touch-ups on ourselves, instead of letting God transform us?

This week, let’s welcome the spiritual renovation that Christ offers.

Goodnight 🌙💤😴 🙏

#RealTransformation
#HeMakesAllThingsNew
#2Corinthians5v17 #Revelation21v5

Rat stories....this morning on Encouraging Star Stories.

Wrapping up our Sunday...

We’ve all had those many moments where we try to hold it all together, but life has a funny way of reminding us we’re not as in control as we might think. And we're definitely not as put together as we think we are. Sometimes we’re left wondering how we ended up with two different shoes on or our shirt backwards and inside out...how did this happen?!!😆

This week, maybe we can let go and lean into God’s grace, taking in His perfection in our imperfect, messy moments. 🥰

Goodnight 🌙💤😴 🙏

#graceinourimperfections

In public…

Yes, I’ve accidentally worn two different shoes out.

Yes, I’ve accidentally worn my shirt backwards.

Yes, I’ve accidentally worn my dress backwards.

And yes, today I wore my pants inside out. I couldn’t figure out why I couldn’t open the side pocket on my pants and then it all made sense. 🤪🤪🤪

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